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123 distributor

Post by ghia70 »

Hi,

Has anyone fitted a 123 distributor into a 912 ? any Feedback welcome on fitment, set-up etc. in addition what type did you go for - standard or bluetooth option

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Yes I have fitted them to both a 912 and a 911. Just about the best upgrade I did to my 912. Rock solid idle, the advance has been proven with a timing gun to be spot on. A fit and forget upgrade.
Follow the instructions that come with it and set and check the timing, and Robert is your mothers brother!
Go with the standard one where you set the curve via the rotary switch. Bluetooth is a bit overkill unless you are building a performance engine with different cam etc.

The only thing I would say is that you need to make sure that you have the HT leads in the right position.

HTH

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Thanks Sean
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Agree… have one on my 912. All good!
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I had a standard one too. Fit and forget about it. Worked very well

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Put the standard one on mine and it's worked perfectly.
I think the bluetooth one has some sort of anti theft thingy you can lock from your phone app which I liked the idea of.
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Post by jury »

Perfect timing (pardon the pun) ! I was just discussing 123 Distributors this morning. Post an update and some pictures of the 912 fitment when you get it sorted Danny

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CSP in Germany do one within a stock size body using the 123 technology.
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I'm contemplating this upgrade too so keen to hear feedback
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Southern Carbs in Crawley have them in stock.
Ask for a cheeky discount and you may be surprised!
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Have a stock 123 in my '12 - works fine
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Ive spoken to southern carbs - very helpful as was Jim Merrin @ VWJIM. Going to order this week - also have some Chinese copy Solex on Order :-)

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